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Houston TEXAS PROBate & ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS

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Planning for the future is one of the best ways to protect your family. Whether you’re creating wills or trusts, seeking guardianship, modifying an estate plan, or going through probate, our trusted Houston estate planning attorneys in Texas are well-versed and prepared to assist you in this very important aspect of your life.

Avoiding Probate

Whether you choose to set up a trust or designate a beneficiary, a Houston probate attorney can help provide you with more legal options to avoid probate. Lessen the burden and headache of going to court for probate, speak with a reliable probate attorney in Houston now.

 

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

When the fiduciary’s action is in his or her own best interest rather than the principal’s, there is a breach of duty. Call a reliable Houston attorney to ensure you are taking the most appropriate legal action to resolve the dispute against the fiduciary.

Contested Guardianship

Whether your guardianship or another person’s guardian status is being disputed, turn to the legal advice of a knowledgeable contested guardianship attorney in Houston. Contested guardianship means family members argue their position in court, it is in your best interest to have a reliable attorney on your side.

Decedent Guardianship

When a ward passes away, the guardian receives the authority and responsibilities of an administrator to gather. Prepare yourself for the inevitable and ensure the guardian who receives authority is the rightful person to handle the matter. Get in touch with a reliable guardianship attorney in Houston today.

Probate Administration

The process of probate involves examining and distributing the assets that belonged to a deceased person’s estate. A knowledgeable probate Houston, TX administration attorney can help you with the legal process that comes with probate administration to ensure your assets are safe and in the right hands when you pass away.

Probate Litigation

A reliable Houston probate litigation attorney can advise you on the best course of action to take, whether you are contesting a will, a trust, demanding compensation for a breach of fiduciary duty, quieting title to a property, securing property that was wrongfully taken, or dealing with issues of incapacity or undue influence.

Probate of Will and No Will

The executor designated in the will, or an administrator if there is no will, is chosen by the court to oversee the probate procedure after an asset holder passes away. By naming a person through a trust that you draft with the aid of an experienced Houston probate lawyer, you can prevent this.

Probate Court Process

The court process of probate is a complex matter. Make sure to seek the legal advice of an experienced probate attorney in Houston, Texas to support you in filing a petition and other steps of the probate court process. Your probate attorney can walk you through the probate court process from start to finish.

Undue Influence

When a fiduciary or confidential relationship exists and one individual substitutes his own will for that of the affected person, an undue influence occurs. Get in touch with a knowledgeable undue influence attorney in Houston, Texas today to take appropriate action.

Houston Texas Family Law Attorneys

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Legal family disputes can be one of the most challenging times of your life, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our experienced Houston family law attorneys will assist you through the emotionally-charged issues of divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, grandparents’ rights, and guardianship issues in Texas to make sure that you can protect your family.

Real Estate Attorneys in Houston, TX

Real estate laws are complex, and it can be difficult to navigate the pitfalls that can arise when real estate transactions go awry, and when claims are denied, mishandled, or underpaid. Our seasoned Houston real estate attorneys can provide legal help during real property transactions, disputes, and insurance litigation cases in Houston and nearby Texas communities.

Facing legal family disputes in Texas?

Dealing with legal disputes can be complicated and overwhelming, especially when it can affect you and your family, but you don't have to face it alone. Whether it's divorce, child support, custody and visitation, or guardianship, our Houston family law attorneys at Chargois Harper have the knowledge, experience, and compassion to help you through your family law case.

How OUR Houston TEXAS ATTORNEYS CAN HELP

At Chargois Harper Attorneys and Counselors At Law, our skilled Houston attorneys have more than 30 years of experience in dealing with family law, real estate, estate planning, and probate cases in Texas. With our culturally diverse team, we are able to take your interests into account and come up with a cost-effective strategy to resolve your legal concern in and around Houston, TX.

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At Chargois Harper Attorneys and Counselors at Law, our experienced and focused group of attorneys are invested in our clients’ well being and rights in Houston and surrounding areas in Texas. With over 30 years of experience, you can count on us to get great results for your family law, landlord-tenant & real estate law, estate planning, and probate law matters through a cost-effective strategy that has your best interests in mind.

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Want to Avoid Probate?

An experienced Houston probate attorney can help you minimize the cost of distributing assest. We will help you navigate through the complicated probate process! Contact our trusted probate lawyers today!

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Atty. Sherlyn Harper is highly proficient in speaking English and Spanish. She handles every case with care and respect, and she is compassionate towards the individuals and families she represents.

At Chargois Harper Attorneys and Counselors at Law, we provide our clients with high-quality legal representation in Texas. Whether you’re dealing with family law matters, real estate disputes, or estate planning and probate, we can assure you that you’ll only be represented by dedicated and experienced attorneys who will take the time to understand your personal circumstances to provide you with the best possible outcome for your case.

Meet Our Experienced Attorneys in Houston, TX

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Sherlyn Harper
Partner

Atty. Harper is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and the Valparaiso University School of Law.  She is highly proficient in speaking Spanish and English, and she has helped countless families fight for their rights for more than 20 years.

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Kirk A. Chargois
Partner

For over 30 years, Atty. Chargois’ combined work in Law Enforcement and the practice of Law has included work in Compliance, Ethics, Police Procedures, Toxic Tort Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Consumer Law, Elder Law, and Family Law among other areas of practice.

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Burton Harper, Esq.

Burton J. Harper successfully obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. He currently covers the firm’s Illinois probate and civil litigation matters and represents clients with zeal and dedication.

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